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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues that while leaders pledge peace, nations expand munitions and naval power. It notes larger battleships aeroplanes and factories converted to war material, claiming geography and industry protect peace. It warns future treaties may be violated and hints at currency changes to fund armament.
Illinois plans involve a three percent sales tax paid by tokens issued in 1 percent mill values. Missouri ordered ten million 1 mill and five million 5 mill tokens but federal rulings prohibit state coinage of money. States weigh uniform tax collection as government eyes token options and potential federal actions.
The article argues newspapers are the most effective medium for merchant sales pitches, combining news with ads, trusted by buyers who scan both for information. It claims ads in papers are economical and effective, with readers consulting them alongside local and general news.
Sections of the middlewest report a general store rebirth as a mixed goods shop selling calico, silk, milk, peas, and farm items. Rural shops adopt modern signs and stock, while local merchants cater to varied needs with flexible inventory. The column also touches on global events and sports figures in a broad, opinionated style.
Vernon T E Dekey and wife of St. Louis spend time in Monticello with the Shankwiler family. Flora Dickey and Lulu Barson vacationing with relatives. Nellie Gray of Decatur and several Sheridan and Peoria visitors stop by for visits and community gatherings.
Elza Adams and wife host J Van Ells family from Milwaukee during first visit in four years. Van Ells plan another visit in September. Mrs Wert and sons visit A H Galbreth home. George Ramsey and Sarah Mitchell visit Warren Peck in St Marys Hospital. Haymaking halted by heavy rains. harvest heat causes illness. Several locals attend Salem reunion. cow lost in electrical storm near Hoots Chapel.
Notice that J C Beery as Administrator of Mary C Lett seeks to sell estate realty Lot 10 and part of Lot 9 in Railroad Addition Patoka to pay debts. Defendants listed include L Lett and various Roberts and Slagle parties with unknown owners. Summons returnable August term 1935 at Salem Courthouse. appearance required.
Harold Obrist and the Odin family shared ice cream with the George Nicholson family during an evening last week, enjoying a casual social gathering in a friendly neighborhood setting.
A quoted remark attributed to Abraham Lincoln declares he does the best he knows how and will continue so to the end. He notes that a right outcome validates effort, while an incorrect result cannot be overturned by angels swearing he was right.
An anthropologist notices queer tickets in his desk and suspects a clue. His wife asks what a ticket marked Ptolemy 100 to 7 could mean, prompting a cautious archaeologist reply about a mystery.
John responds with a quip about studies and a relic of a lost race reflecting a toned exchange in a historical dialogue.
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